by Henry Becky | Dec 14, 2019 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
While escaping another frigid Minnesota winter down here in New Zealand, one of their volcanic islands, Whakaari/White Island erupted about 150 miles away from Auckland where we were staying. As Mr. Rogers always said, “Look for the helpers.” And wow, have there been... 
by Henry Becky | Nov 29, 2019 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
How can growing your knowledge about eating disorders grow your hope and help support your loved one? Let’s talk about that. Why do we need to increase knowledge ourselves about our family member’s illness? As I share in the education chapter of the HUG Kit... 
by Henry Becky | Nov 23, 2019 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Holidays, Hope, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
Going into Thanksgiving week when we have a child or other loved one with an eating disorder or other behavioral health issue, can bring a range of emotions that are not festive or joyful. To say the least. My heart is with each of you as you face the challenges that... 
by Henry Becky | Nov 14, 2019 | Advocacy, Caregiving, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers, Treatment
Yesterday in my weekly online group support call the subject was Meditation, the seventh topic from Dr. Ralph Carson’s presentation with Shannon Kopp in Omaha, NE in September. Dr. Carson spoke about integrating the Positive Psychology work of Dr. Martin Seligman with... 
by Henry Becky | Nov 10, 2019 | Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Support, Tools for Caregivers
re·sil·ience noun 1. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. “the often remarkable resilience of so many British institutions” Why the topic of resilience today? A. November is National Caregivers Month and caregivers and their... 
by Henry Becky | Nov 1, 2019 | Boundaries, Caregiving, Distress - Yours, Mine and Ours, Eating Disorders Resources, Education, Hope, HUG Kits, Oxygen Mask, Self Care, Shame, Support, Tools for Caregivers
“Of all the factors that foreshorten our lives and erode its quality, emotional stress increasingly emerges as the biggest culprit. Mary Hayes Grieco’s book offers us engaging, story-driven science and a straightforward approach to relieving emotional pain—something... 